Moving

Want to know how to have an estate sale that nets you plenty of profits? Here’s everything you need to know about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of holding an estate sale.

Packing up your entire life into boxes, loading it into a truck or moving container, and then reverse-engineering the whole process at your new home is daunting. And as you can imagine, the more stuff you have, the more stuff you have to move. Luckily, there’s a solution to the problem of too much stuff — a moving sale!

If you’re considering a cross-country move or are in the process of getting moving quotes, you may face sticker shock. The process is expensive — especially if you go with a full-service moving company. Thankfully, there are many ways to cut costs, whether it’s getting help from family and friends, driving a rental truck, or using container storage to keep costs affordable. Our guide is here to walk you through it all.

Making a home offer may seem simple: You come up with a price and submit it to the sellers. But that home offer also includes elements you may not immediately consider. Use this guide to answer questions about the home offer process, including what you need in place before you make the offer and how to improve your chances of getting the home.

Ask anybody who’s been through a recent move how everything went, and chances are you’ll get an earful. From to-be-expected hassles — a broken glass, maybe? — to bigger annoyances like a last-minute construction delay, moving is challenging. But it doesn’t have to be awful. With proper planning, you can minimize moving stress and make your move — dare we say? — a positive experience. Read on to find out how.